Sit 'Em

Since thebeginning of October, Oakland's defense has allowed an NFL-low 139 passingyards per game, and one passing touchdown. Coming off a four-interception gamein Detroit, Griese is an unlikely candidate to reverse this trend.

Nine weeks after the Tour Championship and the conclusion of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the Children's Miracle Network Classic in Orlando officially brought to an end a season of unprecedented change on the PGA Tour. Here are the year's most noteworthy...

The Patriots marked the season's halfway point by blowing past the Colts late in their showdown to remain perfect. Now it looks as if the Pats have a clear run at history—until the decade's most dominant and evenly matched teams meet again, likely in the AFC title game

The rest of the nation might be at a loss for words to explain Kansas' first 9--0 start in 99 years, but not do-it-all cornerstone Aqib Talib, who'll tell you all day long that he saw a big year coming

San Diego willattempt to keep Peyton Manning on the sideline by feeding LaDainian Tomlinsonand running the clock.

VINCE YOUNG

Titans VS.Jaguars

True, Drew Breestorched the Jags for 445 yards—but that's 16 more yards than Young has thrownfor in his last four games combined.

RUNNING BACK

RUDI JOHNSON

Bengals ATRavens

Welcome back tothe lineup, Rudi—now hit the pines! Johnson had a mere 50 yards for 18 carriesagainst Baltimore in Week 1, and since then he's missed three games with ahamstring injury. Besides, OT Willie Anderson has been dinged up. That can'thelp.

MARION BARBER

Cowboys ATGiants

It's hard not toplay him, but Dallas's 45 points in its Week 1 win came mostly through the air.that's how the Cowboys will attack again.

Dallas hung 45points on New York in Week 1; the Giants' D has improved since then but notenough to throttle Tony Romo.

WIDE RECEIVER

BRANDONMARSHALL

Broncos ATChiefs

A vast majorityof Marshall's nine catches and 96 yards last week came in garbage time againstDetroit. He'll most likely be in a tighter game here, and he'll also draw Tylaw in coverage.

STEVE SMITH

Panthers VS.Falcons

Even if youignore the lack of a healthy NFL-quality quarterback on the Panthers' roster,you have to recognize that Smith has been held to a total of one catch and 10yards the last two times he has faced Atlanta CB DeAngelo Hall.

RONALD CURRY

Raiders VS.Bears

Curry has cooledafter a quick start, with 102 yards in his last three games. Besides, only onewideout, Terrell Owens, has had a 100-yard game against Chicago.

TIGHT END

ERIC JOHNSON

Saints VS.Rams

His role seems tobe diminishing as Drew Brees finds his wideouts more often.

VERNON DAVIS

49ers atSeahawks

He's coming off asolid effort but has only three grabs in two games against Seattle.

HE SEEMED LIKE AGOOD IDEA...

Chris Henry

REPORTS OF HISpending suspension after a positive test for a banned substance hurt hisfantasy value even more than his lame Sunday stats (three carries, minus-threeyards).